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How to get fromChicago, IL to Dubuqueby bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Dubuque by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus bus 122
    7h 25m
    $52–113

  2. Drive 178.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago, IL to Dubuquecar car 178.3 mi
    3h 19m
    $33–47

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar car
    4h 30m
    $52–276

  4. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus bus 122
    7h 27m
    $45–101

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus bus 122
    7h 43m
    $52–153

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    4h 40m
    $52–287

  7. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Dubuquecar car
    5h 3m
    $60–301

Chicago, IL to Dubuque by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dubuque, IA via Madison in around 7h 25m.

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